Job Description

**Hybrid in Charlotte, NC.**

Our utilities client is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Pay Rate: $42.00 - $50.00/hr on W2

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be taken into account when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting is a reflection of a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided pay range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Responsibilities of the Financial Analyst:

• Provide and present accurate and relevant financial analysis and management reporting
• Analyze and consolidate management financial reporting
• Analyze data, identify and correct errors to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Coordinate and support the month-end close activities
• Prepare, check and/or post journal entries and accruals on an as needed basis
• Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts
• Ensure effective budget & business planning process:
• Support the budget and business planning process
• Validate budgets uploaded to correct target amounts
• Develop and support department budget, strategic plan and related presentation material
• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets utilizing Hyperion Planning

Requirements of the Financial Analyst:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 4 years of experience in related field in addition to degree
• Experience with financial applications (i.e., PeopleSoft, WebI, Power Plant, Analysis Services etc.)
• Ability to analyze and understand financial information, recognize significant variances, trends, and irregularities and summarize clearly and concisely to management
• Proficient use of Power BI and Microsoft products such as Excel (i.e. pivot tables, PowerPivot), Word, & PowerPoint
• Ability to meet stated deadlines and respond quickly to changing needs through a teamwork approach
• Ability to work in a team environment & foster good relationships with teammates & business partners
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships at all levels within the organization

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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